Event Brief
Virginia Lifts Potomac River Water Advisory After Spill
Filed: Mar 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: The Virginia Department of Health has lifted the water advisory for the Potomac River after a sewage spill, ending month-long restrictions.
WHO: Virginia Department of Health
WHAT: Lifted recreational water advisory
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET
WHERE: Falls Church, VA
WHY: To ensure public safety after sewage spill
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